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Eyana Rutledge

Panera Bread
Snellville,GA
6
years of professional experience
Project coordinator bringing strong planning and vendor management skills to event and operations roles. Coordinates timelines, budgets, and vendor comparisons to keep projects on schedule and within cost targets while improving client experience. Aiming to grow into people-focused operations or customer success roles with increased responsibility.

Work History

Hostess

3 Months
Escovitchez | 05.2026 - Current
  • Greet guests and provide a polished, welcoming first impression in a fine dining environment
  • Manage reservations, waitlists, and seating arrangements to optimize guest flow and table turnover
  • Coordinated with servers and management to balance sections and streamline service flow, improving overall efficiency
  • Coordinate with servers and management to ensure balanced sections and efficient service
  • Answer phone inquiries and assist guests with reservations and restaurant information
  • Maintained organized host stand, upholding high standards of presentation and hospitality to enhance guest experience
  • Educated new hosts on reservation software and customer service techniques on reservation software, phone etiquette, and shift checklist to standardize front-of-house service.
  • Trained new hosts on reservation software, phone etiquette, and shift checklist to standardize front-of-house service.

Cashier (Part-Time)

6 Years 2 Months
Panera Bread | 06.2020 - Current
  • Manage cash drawer and multiple payment methods (cash, card, mobile)
  • Address and resolve customer concerns to ensure positive experiences
  • Provide product knowledge and explain menu options and current promotions
  • Coordinate with team members to support efficient service during peak periods.
  • Maintain sanitation and organization at front counter and dining areas

Project Coordinator

8 Months
Alliance Project Managers, LLC | 08.2025 - 04.2026
  • Document and maintain project records, creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance planning and execution processes
  • Plan, organize, and track project tasks, timelines, and milestones using Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Research vendors and coordinate site visits to get free estimates and evaluate services
  • Monitor and track project budgets, providing projections and cost analysis to ensure adherence to financial limits
  • Conduct client consultations to understand event goals, theme preferences, guest count, and expectations
  • Evaluate venues based on budget, capacity, availability, and location
  • Screen photographers, DJs, and cake designers for quality, pricing, and theme fit
  • Prepare vendor comparisons detailing services, pricing, and contract terms to facilitate informed decision-making.

Crew Member

Crave Cookies | 12.2025 - 12.2025
  • Operated the POS system to process sales and handle payments
  • Operated POS system to efficiently process sales and handle payments
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocked ingredients and supplies
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocked ingredients to ensure product availability
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and service areas to uphold health and safety standards.

Sales Associate

3 Months
Forever 21 | 08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Delivered customer support on the sales floor and in fitting rooms
  • Provided styling suggestions based on customer preferences and trends.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards and organized product displays
  • Operated the POS system for purchases, returns, and exchanges
  • Restocked inventory and ensured merchandise was properly tagged and placed

Crew Member

1 Year 7 Months
AMC Theatres | 06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Delivered guest assistance for ticketing, concessions, and general inquiries
  • Scanned tickets and verified patron identification in compliance with company policies
  • Processed transactions and balanced cash registers at the end of shifts
  • Monitored auditoriums for sound, picture quality, lighting, and audience behavior
  • Implemented safety procedures to ensure a secure environment for guests and staff. and anti-piracy guidelines
  • Completed daily cleaning, restocking, and facility maintenance tasks.

Customer Service Associate

5 Months
Round One Entertainment Arcade | 03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Responded to phone inquiries and scheduled events
  • Assisted guests with arcade games and provided directions and support
  • Supported coordination of private bowling events and group reservations
  • Answered phone inquiries promptly, assisting callers with event scheduling. and scheduled events
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness standards throughout the facility.

Education

- Human Services

University of Massachusetts | Boston | 01-2027

In Progress

Skills

Project Planning & Coordination
Workflow Optimization
Cost Analysis
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Communication
Critical Thinking
Customer Service Orientation
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook

Interests

Food4Lives (Food Distribution)
Lilburn Cooperative Ministry (Food Bank)
Community Art Projects & Magazine Design

Timeline

Hostess

Escovitchez
05.2026 - CurrentRead More

Crew Member

Crave Cookies
12.2025 - 12.2025Read More

Project Coordinator

Alliance Project Managers, LLC
08.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Sales Associate

Forever 21
08.2024 - 11.2024Read More

Crew Member

AMC Theatres
06.2022 - 01.2024Read More

Customer Service Associate

Round One Entertainment Arcade
03.2021 - 08.2021Read More

Cashier (Part-Time)

Panera Bread
06.2020 - CurrentRead More

University of Massachusetts

from Human Services
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Eyana Rutledge